New FEMA flood maps place 3,700 Oahu properties in high-risk zones
Updated FEMA flood maps have designated 3,700 additional Oahu parcels as high-risk flood areas, requiring property owners with federally backed loans to purchase flood insurance and comply with new building regulations. Property owners in newly designated Special Flood Hazard Areas with federally backed loans must obtain flood insurance within 45 days or lenders can force-place […]
Memorial Day Lantern Floating Event Returns to Honor Fallen Soldiers
The annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach will take place Memorial Day, with about 6,000 lanterns expected to be released at sunset. The event helps families like the Wessels, who lost their son Army Spc. Kevin Wessel from Maui in Iraq, find healing through remembrance. The Memorial Day Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony […]
Monk Seal Harassment Suspect Claims Misunderstanding, Faces Federal Court
The visitor who threw a rock at an endangered monk seal on Maui claims he was trying to protect sea turtles and didn’t know about Hawaii’s monk seals. He faces federal charges and a court appearance on May 27. Igor Lytvynchuk’s attorney says his client thought he was protecting sea turtles from an aggressive seal. […]
Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk Expected on Maui Through Weekend
Strong trade winds are bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to Maui through the weekend, with conditions expected to improve by Sunday evening. Flood Watch in effect for Maui County with risk of rapid flooding from heavy downpours. Unstable weather system could produce thunderstorms through Saturday. Small Craft Advisory issued for Maui waters through early […]
Heavy Rain System Brings Flood Watches to Maui and Most Hawaiian Islands
Multiple news sources report that an upper-level low pressure system has triggered flood watches across most Hawaiian islands through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service issued warnings as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the island chain, with Oahu experiencing the most severe impacts including road closures and flash flooding. Flood watches issued for Maui, […]
Weather Conditions Show Risk of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Across Maui
Multiple weather forecasts show potential for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affecting various areas of Maui over the weekend. The North Shore faces the highest precipitation risk, while conditions are expected to improve by Saturday. Chance of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall possible across all regions on Friday North Shore has highest rain probability at 60-70% […]
March Flood Damage Reaches $79M as Maui County Begins Infrastructure Repairs
Maui County estimates nearly $79 million in infrastructure damage from March floods, with repairs starting this week. South Kihei Road remains partially closed as residents and businesses continue rebuilding efforts. County infrastructure damage from March floods estimated at nearly $79 million with repairs beginning this week. Portions of South Kihei Road remain closed as crews […]